Phonics Wars Revisited: Where the Research Has Actually Settled
The reading instruction debate has matured. The research consensus on phonics is clearer than political coverage suggests. What the field actually knows.
Microschools at the Three-Year Mark: What the Movement Has Become
Microschools (small private schools of 10-40 students) grew rapidly during the pandemic. Three years in, the movement has matured. What survives, what failed, and what families considering them should know.
Reading Comprehension Strategies That Survived 30 Years of Research
Three reading comprehension strategies have survived three decades of research scrutiny. The strategies, the evidence, and how to teach them.
Math Tracking in Middle School: Who Decides and How It Plays Out
Middle school math tracking decisions shape students' high school options and beyond. Who makes the decisions, what data they use, and the consequences for students.
Project-Based Learning: What 6 Years of Implementation Reveal
Project-based learning is promoted as transformative and implemented as a checkbox. 6 years of observation in 30 classrooms reveals what makes it work and what most schools get wrong.
Lesson Planning Templates: 12 Teachers Share What They Actually Use
A survey of 12 experienced K-12 teachers on the lesson planning templates they use day-to-day. The shared structure, the variations, and what new teachers should adapt rather than adopt.
How Universities Are Quietly Restructuring Office Hours
Empty office hours have prompted several universities to reconsider the format. The redesigns produce measurably higher engagement and shift student-faculty relationships.
How Smaller Class Sizes Are Reshaping Upper-Division Coursework
Upper-division class sizes at many US universities have shrunk substantially over the past decade. The changes affect what students experience in their major courses.
Teaching English Abroad Without a Degree: 12 Countries That Hire Based on TEFL Certification Alone
Twelve countries now hire English teachers with just TEFL certification and no degree required. Here's what these positions actually pay, the real visa situations you'll face, and which certifications schools actually respect versus the weekend courses they immediately reject.